Surf Forecasts:
Karramarro surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,698 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karramarro this week:
The surf forecast for Karramarro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karramarro in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karramarro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and let’s talk surf at Karramarro. The first week is mostly a flat spell, so don’t rush. The first real movement comes on the morning of Thursday, August 27th, when a 1.8m (6 ft) WNW swell shows up with clean, cross-offshore wind. Still, it’s only a so-so call.
Water temp is a warm 25°C (76°F), which is about 3° warmer than usual for this time of year – pretty unusual.
The standout is Saturday, August 29th morning. You’re looking at a 2.3m (8 ft) NW swell with a 10-second period, and glassy wind – flat calm. This point break will handle that long-period groundswell well, and the wave energy is strong (1090). Conditions look excellent, though this spot is inconsistent and often crowded, so get there early.
The real highlight, though, is Tuesday, September 3rd morning. That’s the one. A 2.1m (7 ft) NW swell with a very long 13-second period, glassy conditions again, and wave energy cranking at 1435. It’s excellent for experienced surfers. With clean, offshore wind, those lines are going to be perfect on the point. No crowds guaranteed, but this place can get busy.
After that, Friday, September 4th morning is solid with 2.3m (8 ft) NW swell and good offshore wind. Saturday, September 5th holds 2.5m (8 ft) NW swell, but wind picks up to 25 km/h (16 mph), making it a bit wild.
When the swell hits over 5 ft (1.5m) on the 27th, beginners might want to sit out. Once it pushes past 8 ft (2.3m) on September 3rd, that’s only for the experienced crew.
Last good window is Sunday, September 6th morning – 1.9m (6 ft) NW swell, clean offshore wind, wave energy at 687 – very good.
Bottom line: September 3rd morning is your best bet – glassy, long-period groundswell, and excellent for those who can handle it. August 29th is a close second.
Catch you in the lineup,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 208 | 132 | 77 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 23 | 31 | 466 | 604 | 418 | 286 | 2052 | 1799 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:08PM2.57m | 2:02AM2.51m | 2:30PM2.71m | 3:06AM2.69m | 3:24PM2.94m | 3:50AM2.90m | 4:04PM3.19m | 4:26AM3.11m | 4:38PM3.42m | 4:58AM3.31m | 5:10PM3.62m | 5:29AM3.47m | 5:41PM3.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM1.36m | 7:55AM1.37m | 8:39PM1.20m | 8:57AM1.18m | 9:30PM0.97m | 9:42AM0.93m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:20AM0.69m | 10:45PM0.49m | 10:53AM0.48m | 11:18PM0.30m | 11:26AM0.31m | 11:50PM0.16m | ||||||||
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 | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 23 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 5 | N 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 12 | NW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 |
| kJ | 208 | 132 | 77 | 37 | 26 | 36 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 23 | 27 | 33 | 13 | 31 | — | 604 | 418 | 286 | — | 1799 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | W 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | — | W 9 | NW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 27 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 4 | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 25 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 8 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 9 | W 9 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | — | S 2 | N 5 | — | SSW 3 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 8 | — | — | SW 3 | WNW 11 | — |
| kJ | — | 18 | — | — | 8 | — | 1 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 51 | 466 | — | — | 9 | 2052 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 42 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 390 | 304 | 299 | 531 | 300 | 2 | 2 | 73 | 1 | 101 | 101 | 0 | 37 | 101 | 0 |
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